Monthly Archives: December 2023

The year is coming to an end and some of us some may be going to parties and dinners or may be leaving for a special end-of-the-year holiday. For those ones preparing to go somewhere glamorous and nice – have … Continue reading →

Some of us have been whipping up festive feasts for our loved ones in the last few days, or maybe are gearing up for another culinary adventure tomorrow evening as they wait to ring in the new year. Cooking with … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored a necklace with ties to Elsa Schiaparelli, crafted by repurposing various materials. Let's continue this thread and draw inspiration from a 1938 dinner dress by Schiaparelli, to ponder a bit about the art of renewing … Continue reading →

Lobsters turned into a fashionable motif after Elsa Schiaparelli's infamous dress arrived on the fashion scene. Designed in 1937 by Schiaparelli in collaboration with Salvador Dalí, the white silk organza evening gown with a print of an oversized lobster was … Continue reading →

Angels are associated with the Christmas iconography, but, if you're looking for inspirations relating to these celestial beings that go beyond the usual iconography of angels with feathered wings, check out the image featured in this post of dancer and … Continue reading →

Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, the Palestinian town where Christians believe Jesus was born, were subdued. This year's Christmas celebrations across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories were indeed cancelled in solidarity with the people of Gaza. In Bethlehem, in particular, … Continue reading →

We may not exchange Christmas cards as frequently as before, but looking at vintage cards could spark inspiration to revive this tradition or generate ideas for various card and invitation styles. Take, for instance, the rich collection at the Manchester … Continue reading →

It's Christmas Eve and most of us are more or less ready to join in the celebrations with our families and friends. Who knows, maybe some of us are alone and others may be working. In a way, it doesn't … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored gingerbread houses designed by architects and engineers as part of a fun Christmas event with a design twist. However, can a miniature house really be considered an architectural model? For example, are there differences between … Continue reading →

It's that time of the year when architecture turns sweet and even amateurs can try their hands at designing and baking the most extravagant buildings with gingerbread. At Westfield London and in New York City (25 Fulton Street, The Seaport, … Continue reading →